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National Pilgrimage To Lourdes And Rome
The National Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Rome took place between August 13 and September 13, 1948. It was the largest pilgrimage to those sites ever to leave the United States. Background Confraternity of Christian Doctrine National Congress World War II concluded in Europe on May 8, 1945. The following year, the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine's (CCD) National Congress met in Boston. At the event, they proposed a pilgrimage in the hopes of restoring relations between the United States and Europe in the wake of the war. At the same Congress, Archbishop Richard J. Cushing of Boston called for prayers for the canonization of Pope Pius X. The late pope was considered the modern patron of the CCD. Planning Plans for the pilgrimage were made by Bishop John Wright (cardinal), John J. Wright, who traveled to Europe in the summer of 1947 to make arraignments. During the planning trip, he received the pope's blessing on the endeavor. Cushing and the Archdiocese of Boston announced in J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardinal Cushing
Richard James Cushing (August 24, 1895 – November 2, 1970) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, Archbishop of Boston from 1944 to 1970 and was made a Cardinal (Catholic Church), cardinal in 1958. Cushing's main role was as fundraiser and builder of new churches, schools, and institutions. Unlike his predecessor, he was on good terms with practically the entire Boston elite, as he softened the traditional confrontation between the Catholic Irish and the Protestant upper-class. He built useful relationships with Jews, Protestants, and institutions outside the usual Catholic community. He helped presidential candidate John F. Kennedy deflect fears of papal interference in American government if a Catholic became president. Cushing's high energy level allowed him to meet with many people all day, often giving lengthy speeches at night. He was not efficient at business affairs, and when expenses built up he counted on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
